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Recent Articles

Why McDonald’s Plans to Play Chicken

With new CEO Don Thompson at the helm, McDonald's now has plans to make a surprising menu shift -- less beef, more chicken. Find out why.

Infographic: Apple’s Massive Ecosystem

When you buy an iPhone, you pad more than Apple's pockets. Here's a look at how numerous big businesses factor into your favorite iProducts.

7 Companies That Might Be the ‘Next Apple’

Which company will become the next great Apple-esque growth story? Seven InvestorPlace writers sound off on the stocks they think could take off.

R. Kelly Owes Millions in Unpaid Taxes

R&B star R. Kelly reportedly owes the IRS almost $5 million in unpaid taxes dating back to 2005.

Revealed: Intel’s Creepy New Virtual TV Plans

Intel has developed a set-top box that has facial recognition. And using it for personalized ad targeting may be going too far.

LinkedIn: 6.5 Million Passwords Hacked?

Russian hackers may have snagged 6.5 million LinkedIn passwords, possibly thanks to the company's older, less-secure data encryption methods

Facebook Wants to Open Its Doors to Preteens

Facebook is exploring the possibility of letting preteens create Facebook accounts, with one possibility linking kids to their parents' accounts.

Instagram: No Longer a Billion-Dollar Deal

Because the buyout included 23 million shares of Facebook, the stock's post-IPO price drop lowers the deal's value.

Homebuilder Confidence Lifts the Sector’s Shares

The strongest reading among homebuilders since May 2007 cheers investors. Still, the current 29 is a long way from the 50+ that indicates good conditions.

Coty Will No Longer Call on Avon

Cosmetics maker Coty has rescinded their recent $24.75 per share offer to buy Avon products, as Avon did not respond in a timely manner to the offer.